A Rutgers-Camden Law alumna is taking advantage of today’s technology and has developed a smart phone app that has the potential to save lives.

Theresa Lyons, Rutgers-Camden class of 2001, has launched the app that connects users in New Jersey to domestic violence shelters and hotlines throughout the state.

More often than not, victims of domestic violence may not have access to a computer or other resources, but are likely to have access to a cell phone, making this app quickly accessible, according to a release from Rutgers-Camden.

The app will also serve as a public service and educational tool. Additional features include child support calculations, divorce records, as well as the ability to connect with the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency.

Lyons was one of the first graduates of the Rutgers dual-degree program that combined a Juris Duris degree with a Master of Social Work degree, and has since started her own family and divorce law firm, Lyons and Associates.

“Having the two degrees is amazing,” said Lyons. “I am a more compassionate lawyer and a more thoughtful social worker.”

Lyons hopes to improve the lives of New Jersey citizens through her app and practice.

Coordinated with GetLegal for development, the app is downloadable for free on Apple iPhone and Android devices. Search “Lyonspc” in the App Store to download the app.